# MLive.com: Detroit Lions News

> The MLive.com: Detroit Lions News app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mlive.lions.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mlive.lions.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mlive.lions.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MLive.com
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 31,483
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (418 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-22
- **First published:** 2012-07-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mlive.lions.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.mlive.com/mobile-device/](http://www.mlive.com/mobile-device/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.advancelocal.com/advancelocalUserAgreement/privacy-policy.html](https://www.advancelocal.com/advancelocalUserAgreement/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

The MLive.com: Detroit Lions News Chrome extension offers dedicated Lions fans exclusive and instant access to breaking news, live scores, and multimedia content. Stay connected with the latest updates including exclusive articles, game-day photos, and videos optimized for your device. The extension also features live Twitter feeds from fans and experts, season schedules, and insightful commentary from top Lions columnists. Engage with the community by submitting your own photos directly to the newsroom. Note that this app is developed by Advance Digital Inc. and MLive.com and is not officially endorsed by the Detroit Lions or the NFL.

## Rankings

- #363,435 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.mlive.lions.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's coverage of Detroit Lions news and content during the football season. However, multiple reviews mention significant issues like outdated news updates, persistent display problems including black backgrounds and unreadable text after recent updates, removal of the comments feature, lack of built-in sharing, and frequent app malfunctions that hinder usability. These problems have led to user frustration and loss of engagement despite previously positive experiences.

### Pros

- Provides daily Detroit Lions news and content
- Used to have good quality reporting and coverage
- Good source for team information during football season

### Cons

- App often fails to update content timely, with news being days or weeks behind
- Recent app updates cause display issues such as black backgrounds, jumbled or unreadable text
- Removed comments section, limiting user interaction and feedback
- No built-in sharing feature and commenting redirects to other platforms like Twitter
- App frequently malfunctions or fails to open, leading to poor user experience

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mlive.lions.android)